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Footwork Shift & Switch Footwork
Before moving, it’s vital to bring the rear foot just in
front of rear straps, with both feet pointing down the
board, even if for a split second. As the head turns, the feet and hands move together.
When switching, knock the old front foot out of the way
as you simultaneously push the mast the opposite way
to the body with an extended front arm. Look at, pull or
hug the rig, (very common) and you’ll be getting wet.
Touch Point Re-check Straight 7 Ending
TP1. Front hand transfers to new side, close to the
boom clamp.
TP2. New front foot replaces the old front foot
wrapped around the mast base. Feel the new front foot
pointing forward, ideally touching the mast base. The
new back foot takes a massive step back down the
board.
TP3. Head-chin has become the new front shoulder -
look forward! To finish, push out with the clew hand to turn the
board downwind and sail away in a straight, upright 7.
As ever, keep looking forward.
Warrior exit: Super wide foot spread, head high, hips
low, looking and leaning over a heavily flexed knee.
All too often, the front
foot isn’t wrapped around
the mast base and the
hips aren’t turned DOWN
the board before the
switch. This is why
everyone runs off the front
or sinks the nose!
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